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ECHL Roster Transactions: Wheeling Nailers | 01/07/2025

Tuesday proved to be a busy day for the Wheeling Nailers when it comes to transactions, so let’s talk about what went down: Defenseman Dilan Peters was released from his contract. Peters previously played for the Jacksonville Icemen this season in one game and then went on to play five games for Wheeling, securing one […]


ECHL: South Carolina Completes Trade for Jamie Engelbert

The South Carolina Stingrays have made a move by acquiring forward Jamie Engelbert from the Bloomington Bison. This trade completes the earlier transaction that sent Jonny Evans and Jackson Leppard to Bloomington. Engelbert, a 24-year-old forward, is on his inaugural season in professional hockey. Originating from Cobourg, Ontario, he stands tall at 6’4″ and weighs […]


ECHL: Cincinnati’s Pavel Cajan Named Goaltender of the Week

Earlier today, the ECHL and Cincinnati Cyclones announced that goaltender Pavel Cajan has been named the ECHL Goaltender of the Week. He truly earned that title last week, winning both of his starts and going 2-0-0. On MLK Day, he put in a strong performance against the Toledo Walleye, saving 23 of 24 shots in […]


ECHL: Rapid City Rush Callup SPHL Defenseman

The Rapid City Rush have announced that they have called up Dalton Skelly from the Knoxville Ice Bears in the SPHL. Skelly is a 5’10” defenseman from Keller, Texas. Skelly has spent the entirety of his 2024-25 season in the SPHL, where he has played in 39 games with the Knoxville Ice Bears. He has […]


ECHL: Cincinnati Cyclones Transactions l 01/28/2025

The Cincinnati Cyclones made several roster moves today ahead of their home game against the Greenville Swamp Rabbits tomorrow at 7:35 PM EST. Vyacheslav Peksa Assigned from Toronto Marlies by Maple Leafs Vyacheslav Peksa has stepped up as the primary backup when down with Cincinnati, with a record of 3-8-2, a goals-against average (GAA) of […]


ECHL: Could Bloomington Be a Perfect Fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs?

The Maple Leafs recently lost the Newfoundland Growlers this season as the team ended up folding with less than two weeks to go, and all the players that were on AHL deals were sent up to the Marlies; all their ECHL contracted players became unrestricted free agents. The Maple Leafs now had to figure out […]


ECHL Announces Multiple Suspensions | 10/27/2024

The ECHL announced multiple suspensions prior to Sunday’s game. Four different players have been fined and suspended, and another player just received a fine. Leppard and Yeamans Suspended Bloomington Bison forward Jackson Leppard has been suspended five games and fined an undisclosed amount for his actions in Saturday’s game vs Iowa Heartlanders. Leppard left the […]


ECHL Game Preview: Wheeling Nailers at Cincinnati Cyclones l 11/06/2024

The Cincinnati Cyclones (0-4-2) will host their former Central Division rival, the Wheeling Nailers (3-3-0), on Wednesday night in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. Historically, these two teams faced each other multiple times each season, but the Nailers have since moved to the North Division of the Eastern Conference. The Nailers are coming off a 2-1 victory […]


Inside The Rink’s ECHL Triple Threat: Our Must-Watch Hockey Showdowns (03/14-03/16/2025)

The weekend promises a thrilling slate of matchups across the league, with top teams clashing for playoff positioning and lower-ranked clubs battling to turn their fortunes around. Spanning Friday through Sunday, these games feature high stakes, competitive rivalries, and plenty of action. Whether you’re a die-hard fan or a casual observer, the diverse schedule ensures […]


ECHL Game Preview: Toledo Walleye vs. Cincinnati Cyclones | 02/19/2025

The Toledo Walleye are set to face off against the Cincinnati Cyclones this Wednesday night at the Heritage Bank Center in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio, with the game starting at 7:35 PM EST. This matchup will be the eighth of the season between these two Central Division rivals, with the Walleye currently leading the series 4-3, […]